Description: You'll feel calmer when you drive through the gates into Ballantrae. A maintenance-free oasis, tucked away from traffic noise, this community is dotted with lakes and trees, much to the delight of bird watchers! This spacious home offers peace and quiet, surrounded by 36 acres of Mother Nature's finest setting. You'll have a large 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa with over 1500 sq ft of living space. In addition, there is a screened atrium, perfect for your green thumb urges, a front and rear screened lanai, and a 2-car garage. The dining room is open to the inviting living room, and the kitchen offers informal eating space with a view of the front screened porch. The dining room and living room overlook the rear screened lanai and the wide green back yard. The garage is over-size, at 550 sq ft. A few steps down the back yard is "Party Central" for those who like to use the provided grills, table & benches. Having golf, tennis and swimming available within walking distance out your back door at the nearby Sarasota Sports Club is great - various memberships include Unlimited Membership including unlimited use of Tennis, Fitness, Swimming and Social or Athletic Membership including unlimited use of Fitness, Swimming and Social with "pay-as-you-go" tennis. Costco, restaurants, groceries, churches, JC Penney, movie theaters, and the library are minutes away. Siesta Key Beach on the Gulf of Mexico is a 15-minute drive.